These useful retrofit cartridges are still in production as of . While none are an exact OEM match, restorers and hobbyists can easily adapt for far less money and trouble than trying to chase down an exact replacement.


The "51"
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The Astatic 51 series (51-1, 51-2, 51-3) cartridge was one of the most widely used OEM products as well as a retrofit for many years while they were still in production.  We offer this replacement which is the same, size, mounts the same and has the same output. Mono.

$29.95

 Stylus selection
1 mil LP/45 stylus 
2 mil multispeed stylus LP's/78's 
3 mil stylus 78's only 

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The "TN4"
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This popular ceramic cartridge has been marketed as Varco TN4/TN4A; Pfanstiehl P-132D; Astatic 17 & 153; Electro Voice / EV Game 149 & 5126D to name just a few.  It is an excellent 1/2" mount replacement for a multitude of phonos and even jukeboxes. Suitable for Stereo & Mono 

$24.95

Include LP/78 stylus
LP/78 stylus as opposed to LP/LP

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Tetrad
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Universal Tetrad stereo cartridge (shown in picture with union plug in place which you may not need) - Sticks inside headshell or clip bracket with double sided tape (included) - no screws.

$24.95

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Tetrad
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Universal Tetrad stereo cartridge. Clip (included) screws to the headshell $24.95
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Chuo Denshi
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Stereo / Mono cartridge with removable 1/2" mounting clip
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Used frequently in RCA 45 player restoration and common in Nostalgia players such as Crosley and Emerson.
$19.95
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